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Matugga–Kapeeka Road

Coordinates: 00°37′33″N 32°19′13″E / 0.62583°N 32.32028°E / 0.62583; 32.32028
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Matugga–Kapeeka Road
Route information
Length26 mi (42 km)
HistoryDesignated in 2008
Completion in 2010
Major junctions
South endMatugga
Major intersectionsSemuto
North endKapeeka
Location
CountryUganda
Highway system

Matugga–Kapeeka Road is a road in central Uganda, connecting the towns of Matugga in Wakiso District and Kapeeka in Nakaseke District.

Location

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The road goes through Gombe in Wakiso District, Kirolo and Semuto in Nakaseke District, a total distance of approximately 42.5 kilometres (26.4 mi), from end to end.[1] The coordinates of the road near Semuto are 0°37'33.0"N, 32°19'13.0"E (Latitude:0.625833; Longitude:32.320278).[2]

Overview

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Prior to 2009, the road had a gravel surface. In 2008, the government of Uganda began to upgrade the road from gravel to bitumen at an estimated cost of US$20 million. 65 percent of the funding was provided by the government while 35 percent was provided by the Nordic Development Fund. The work was carried out by the Chongqing International Construction Corporation.[3] COWI A/S, a Danish consultancy firm, supervised the work. Construction was completed in the second half of 2010.[4] It was reported in October 2010 that completion would occur as planned, in December 2010.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Road Distance Between Matugga, Uganda And Kapeeka, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Location of Matugga–Kapeeka Road At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  3. ^ Vision Reporter (12 November 2008). "Matugga road repair works get sh37b". New Vision. Kampala. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  4. ^ Kiwanuka, Frederick (22 January 2009). "New road to boost Nakaseke agriculture". New Vision. Kampala. Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  5. ^ Balagadde, Samuel (6 October 2010). "Matugga–Kapeeka road works on course - UNRA". New Vision. Kampala. Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
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00°37′33″N 32°19′13″E / 0.62583°N 32.32028°E / 0.62583; 32.32028